Linda Barros

The committee reviewed the 2024/2025 Annual Measure J Bond Audit Report and received a financial report on remaining and encumbered funds. Discussions included the status of the Marylin project, the timeline for bond fund expenditure, and upcoming bond projects such as the FMP refresh and TK classroom prototypes. Planning for the CBOC Annual Report was initiated, a new committee member was welcomed, and the committee roster was reviewed. Additionally, the committee addressed questions regarding potential school closures and their impact on past capital improvements.

The committee held a discussion regarding the selection of a committee vice chairperson, followed by a review of the audit report which showed full compliance and no negative findings. Members reviewed a prior year's report and discussed potential formatting and topics for the upcoming annual report, including spotlighting specific programs. Assignments were made to committee members for writing various sections of the Measure A report. Additionally, the committee reviewed a principal survey, expressing a preference for using Google Forms for future surveys and discussing potential questions to include. There was also a discussion regarding inviting school principals to future meetings.

The committee held a regular meeting to review the roles and responsibilities of its members. Key actions included the selection of a Committee Chair and Secretary. The committee discussed documentation related to Measure A funds, expressed interest in having principals attend future sessions, and reviewed the alignment of the district's strategic plan goals with expenditures. Future meeting dates were also formally established.

The committee meetings focused on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), covering overviews, feedback sessions regarding funded reductions, and the presentation of survey data. Discussions also centered on district focus areas, including academic achievement, student wellness and safety, communication, leadership development, and fiscal resources.

The committee discussed updates regarding the Measure J Bond, including a recap of the tour for the Marylin Avenue STEAM Renovation Project, confirming the project status regarding scope, schedule, and budget. A financial update was provided, detailing the strategy for bond department staffing using a mix of internal staff and external consultants, and a financial report was presented. Furthermore, the committee conducted officer elections for the 2025/26 term, reviewed the committee roster, and discussed ongoing efforts to recruit new members for specific representative categories.